Melatonin Prescribing at SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
115
Total Quantity
4,090
NHS Cost
£670
vs National Avg
-65.4%
SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 115 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £670 to the NHS. This is 65.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 115 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £670 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 115 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -65.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.